Living Here

With the 2014 season starting, Hollywild has some new additions to the animal park: three 8-week-old bear cubs.     

The Syrian brown bears, born to parents Giza and Ramses, came into the world Jan. 11. They will be hand-reared, a common practice, according to Kim Atchley, Hollywild marketing director.

Some people thrive on recognition. Others work quietly behind the scenes for years without the spotlight, without a paycheck.

Greer Soup Kitchen recently honored its longtime partners at its recent banquet at First Presbyterian.

Despite the country’s movement toward renewable energy, in South Carolina, mills are a dying way of life. This leaves Suber Mill as one of the few — if not the only — continuous running grist mills in the state.

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Editor’s Note: The following story is a recollection of true events from a fishing trip that took place a few weeks ago. Some names have been changed to protect certain people from offense, embarrassment or anger.

You just never know what you’re going to get with fishing guides. 

A Hidden Treasure student received the first scholarship from the Educational Credit for Exceptional Needs Children.

Evan Cobb, a fifth grader at the Taylors private school, was recently awarded the first scholarship from the Advance Carolina Scholarship Fund.

Darlene Sutton did not grow up wanting to be a teacher. Raised on a farm, she considered becoming a veterinarian, a county singer, a nurse.

Instead, she found her way to education. Sutton taught first grade at Pickens Elementary.

The Anderson Senior Follies will perform “Sweet Silver Dreams” at Anderson University, Henderson Auditorium.

When I was younger, normal school and kid stuff kept me busy. School, homework, sports, chores, clubs, learning to drive, holding a part-time jobs, hanging out with friends and family – all that occupied my time.